As chief people officer and one of the original four employees at Ultimate Software — and as a woman who’s worked in tech for more than three decades — I’ve learned firsthand the importance of building a workplace culture that supports and empowers women. Creating a “people first” company culture takes unconditional and ongoing commitment from every level of the organization: from executives to managers to HR to customer service representatives to entry-level employees. A positive culture for women is one in which employees feel trusted, valued, heard and comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Although no one individual is responsible for creating an inclusive culture (remember, it takes commitment from everyone), your leadership team ultimately sets the tone for the entire company. Are you publicly praising all deserving employees for their outstanding work and providing recognition as often as it’s earned?

Source: Forbes December 06, 2017 13:52 UTC